Multiple Activities in Networks

B-Tier
Journal: American Economic Journal: Microeconomics
Year: 2018
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Pages: 34-85

Authors (3)

Ying-Ju Chen (not in RePEc) Yves Zenou (Monash University) Junjie Zhou (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We consider a network model where individuals exert efforts in two types of activities that are interdependent. These activities can be either substitutes or complements. We provide a full characterization of the Nash equilibrium of this game for any network structure. We show, in particular, that quadratic games with linear best-reply functions aggregate nicely to multiple activities because equilibrium efforts obey similar formulas to that of the one-activity case. We then derive some comparative statics results showing how own productivity affects equilibrium efforts and how network density impacts equilibrium outcomes.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aejmic:v:10:y:2018:i:3:p:34-85
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29